Suzuki SX4 (2006–2022) Overview: Generations and Specs
A guide to suzuki sx4 generations from 2006 to 2022, covering all three generations, body styles, power ranges of 107–129 hp, and which versions to buy.
The Suzuki SX4 is a 5-door SUV built from 2006 to 2022 with outputs ranging from 107 to 129 hp. Anyone comparing suzuki sx4 specs across the years will find a compact, modestly powered car spanning three generations, suited to drivers who want a small crossover-style vehicle with simple engine choices and both manual and automatic transmissions.
Suzuki SX4 generations
1 generation (2006–2014)
The first generation ran from 2006 to 2014 and, in this lineup, was offered as a sedan with front-wheel drive across 3 modifications, spanning 107–120 hp. The Suzuki SX4 1.6 MT (1st generation) is the quickest version in the data, reaching 100 km/h in 10.8 seconds with 120 hp from its 1586 cc engine. The Suzuki SX4 1.6 AT (120 hp) pairs the same 1586 cc engine with an automatic gearbox, accelerating in 12.3 seconds and consuming 7.6 l/100km.
2 generation (2013–2016)
The second generation, sold from 2013 to 2016, moved to a 5-door SUV body and expanded to 6 modifications with 117–120 hp. It added CVT and manual gearboxes and, for the first time in this lineup, a 4x4 option. The Suzuki SX4 1.6 i CVT (2nd generation) is the volume version with 118 hp, front-wheel drive, and a 12.4-second sprint to 100 km/h. The 1.6-liter (1598 cc) diesel manual came in two drivetrains: the FWD version makes 120 hp, accelerates in 12.0 seconds, and uses 4.2 l/100km, while the 4x4 version keeps the same 120 hp with 13.0 seconds and 4.4 l/100km.
2 generation, restyling (2016–2022)
The restyled second generation ran from 2016 to 2022 as a 5-door SUV with a single modification: the Suzuki SX4 1.4 Mild Hybrid CVT with 129 hp — the highest output in the entire SX4 range — from a 1400 cc engine, driving the front wheels through a CVT.
Which Suzuki SX4 to buy
- 1.4 Mild Hybrid CVT (2 generation, restyling): the most powerful SX4 at 129 hp, and the newest, sold from 2016 to 2022.
- 1.6 MT (120 hp) diesel FWD (2 generation): the most frugal choice at 4.2 l/100km, with 120 hp and a 12.0-second 0–100 km/h time.
- 1.6 MT (120 hp) diesel 4x4 (2 generation): the only listed version with all-wheel drive, combining 120 hp with 4.4 l/100km.
- 1.6 MT (1 generation): the quickest version in the data at 10.8 seconds to 100 km/h from 120 hp.
On the used market, the second generation (2013–2016) offers the widest choice with 6 modifications, while the restyled cars (2016–2022) are the youngest examples available. The first-generation sedans date back to 2006, so the later the generation, the fresher the car you can find.
Which Suzuki SX4 to avoid
Among the notable versions, the Suzuki SX4 1.6 i CVT (2nd generation) is dominated on paper by the diesel 1.6 MT FWD from the same generation: 118 hp versus 120 hp and 12.4 seconds versus 12.0 seconds to 100 km/h. It remains the mass-market pick, but purely by the numbers the diesel manual is both stronger and quicker.